The Kench

These three images were taken on Hayling Island, Hampshire. The Kench is a small naturally protected inlet which is mainly a nature reserve. To the left (out of shot) is a small private mobile home site. During the national housing shortage of the 1950s several surplus military boats were purchased and converted into living accommodation in the form of house boats located in this protected harbour, several of which are still in use today. Unfortunately I couldn't get much closer to the boats as the whole area is fenced off and private.

Please view this image large on black and also have a look at the PiPs to see some more house boats. Thanks for looking.